360. Joan DeJean

360. We talk to Joan DeJean about her article in 64 Parishes on the forced emigration of brides from France to Louisiana. Joan focuses on the life of Marie Baron, who was sent to the New World in chains to be a bride for one of the Frenchmen there. She survived the voyage and married Jean Roussin, a farmer living near Natchez, only to lose him and their eldest son in the Natchez Massacre. Listen to the podcast to hear the full story.

1. This week in Louisiana history. April 11, 1833. Capt. Shreve begins cleaning the Great Raft on the Red River.
   
2. This week in New Orleans history. Treme, the television drama series created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer. which follows the interconnected lives of a group of New Orleanians in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, premiered on HBO on April 11, 2010.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Scott Boudin Festival
   April 17th, 2020 - April 19th, 2020
   Grounds near City Hall
   125 Lions Club Rd.
   Scott, LA 70583
   337-233-1130
   Website
   The Scott Boudin Festival invites everyone to come enjoy this fun, social event. From the young to the young-at-heart, all folks can participate in the activities of the weekend. We will have a variety of food vendors offering their delicious Cajun cuisine, and a musical line up to bring our festival to life. So come by and have a taste of BOUDIN, enjoy great entertainment, exciting carnival rides, other activities and all that Scott has to offer in a wonderful family-oriented atmosphere.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Chicken on the Bone.

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